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Restaurants & Dining in Pasadena

Trying new cuisines is one of the most thrilling experiences for taste buds and cultural immersion. Pasadena is home to over 650 restaurants, where upscale restaurants, ritzy steakhouses, charming cafés, modern eateries, mom-and-pops, food halls, pop-ups, breweries, sports bars, cocktail bars, and food trucks culminate to unearth global cultures through a celebration of food.

The late Pasadena resident and celebrated Pulitzer Prize winning food chronicler Jonathan Gold was a champion of Southern California’s diverse culinary landscape. His legacy carries on as Pasadena’s food scene sees a culinary renaissance with an exciting blend of longtime locals, immigrant families, and world-class chefs in the kitchens. With rideshares and parking abound, come and enjoy the flavors.

Explore Pasadena’s new restaurants and food trends, eat your way through the award-winning restaurants, find innovative vegan restaurants, cheer on your favorite team at lively sports bars, dive into our guide to Asian food, indulge in the sweet satisfaction of must-visit bakeries, and get into the celebratory spirit with our cocktail guide.

Meet the Pasadena Makers

Setting The Table: Meet Agnes

At Agnes, gathering with loved ones for an excellent meal is celebrated - and so is the cheese.

Masterful Maestro: Meet Maestro

Upscale Mexican cuisine, live Mariachi, and Mezcal cocktails harmonize beautifully at Maestro

Passion for Brewing: Meet Cerveceria Del Pueblo

Local brewer Martin Quinones is bringing people together - one craft beer at a time.

Bone Kettle Brunch

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Korean BBQ ready to be served from Chris’ Korean BBQ in Pasadena, CA.

Best Korean Restaurants to Try in Pasadena

Savor the Korean flavors in Pasadena, from sizzling barbecue to savory stews.

Fried Chicken Guide

If you're looking for crispy, flaky chicken or savory, tender meat that falls off the bone, you're in luck. Pasadena...

Top Vegan & Plant-based Hotspots

If you're vegan, semi-vegetarian, flexitarian, or undecided, the plant-based foodways in Southern California shines in...

Asian Food Guide to Pasadena

Pasadena is a culinary gateway to the robust AAPI culture in the San Gabriel Valley, where you can sip and savor the...

Culinary Excellence – A Michelin Guide to Pasadena

Pasadena is the perfect place to sample global cuisine at a Michelin honored restaurant.

Top Italian Restaurants in Pasadena

Pasadena's global cuisine covers all of Europe, but none so popularly as Italian food. Here's a list of our top...

Outdoor Dining in Pasadena

With warm weather and blue skies year-round, many Pasadena restaurants offer al fresco dining where diners can soak in...

Pasadena Boba Trail

Take a journey through the boba tea and bubble tea shops scattered throughout the city. . It's like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you're in search of the perfect boba drink. This trail takes you to some of the best and most popular boba spots in Pasadena, each offering their unique flavors and creative combinations. From traditional milk teas to fruit-infused concoctions and even experimental flavors, the Pasadena Boba Trail has something to please every boba lover's palate. You can hop from one shop to another, stopping along Pasadena's Route 66 hotspots along the way!

Pasadena Boba Trail

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A menu that will tempt you with popular Italian favorites including salads, pastas, pizzas, roasted and grilled meats, including melt-in-mouth New Zealand Lamb...

About. Stark Spirits Distillery, Pasadena's only distillery, is down the street and around the corner from the Rose Bowl. The nationally certified craft...

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Stone BrewingStone Brewing Tap Room in Pasadena is a tasting room and retail store with patio space in the Del Mar Metro Station complex. Their unique tasting...

Stoney Point Restaurant is a landmark in the San Rafael neighborhood, open for lunch, dinner, and provides private dining for special occasions. Garden Room25...

Bright and Welcoming. Located next to sister restaurant Pitfire Pizza on 712 Arroyo Parkway, Superba Snacks and Coffee is a gem in Pasadena ideal for morning...

Sushi Roku's menu highlights the innovative, globally inspired Japanese cuisine that has made it a local fixture while expanding its offerings to include a new...

Sushi Stop offers authentic Japanese quality sushi while eliminating the high prices you find nearly everywhere else. Their menu ranges from traditional sushi...

Sushigah is a new Korean family-owned sushi restaurant in Old Pasadena, where natural light floods the Korean inspired interior with sushi bar seating. The...

Located in the Playhouse Village, T. Boyles Tavern is a roomy tavern offering a variety of beer and pub food, live bands and lots of TVs to watch the big game.

Taco Libre brings the best traditions of Mexican food to California. Everything is made in house everyday with the highest quality ingredients and procedures....

Tijuana style tacos with fresh handmade tortillas... enough said! Everything is made to order with delicious guacamole and salsa that you can add. Make it as...

The Tap Room at the Langham Pasadena is an upscale bar featuring classic handmade cocktails, premium beers on tap, upscale bar food and live music.

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